India did it once again! India upheld its record of never losing a match against Pakistan in World Cup.
Virat Kohli was the undisputed star of the match, who scored an unbeaten 55 off 37 balls aided by a poised 24 by Yuvraj Singh.
India won the toss and elected to bowl in the 18-over game, curtailed due to rain. Pakistan initially failed to adapt to the wicket. After some steadying efforts by the openers and a quick dismissal of captain Shahid Afridi (8), it was only later, when Shoaib Malik(26) and Umar Akmal(22)’s partnership helped Pakistan put up a total of 118.
India took 15.5 overs with six wickets in hand to achieve this target. With Kohli and Yuvraj's superb partnership, Dhoni played the finisher’s role once again with a nine ball 13. On a wicket where Indian spinners turned the ball in ‘square angles’, Pakistan bowlers failed to reap any benefits.
But as always, India vs Pakistan game was more than just another match.
Here are the top 5 moments of the epic clash, which India won, yet again.
Virat Kohli bows to Sachin Tendulkar
Virat Kohli dedicated his 50 to Sachin Tendulkar, who was there in the stands. Great feeling to score in front of 67, 000 people and Sachin Tendulkar, Kohli said after the match.
Who’s who arrive in Kolkata for the match
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Who doesnt want to watch an India vs Pakistan match? So India's busiest prominent people all flocked to Kolkata's Eden Garden to witness the epic clash. India’s cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, India’s superstar Amitabh Bachchan and filmstar Abhishek Bachchan, India’s richest person and IPL team owners – Nita and Mukesh Ambani were all present in Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, along with 67,000 cricket fans to see the match.
Amitabh Bachchan and Shafqat Amanat Ali sing respective anthems
Source: Twitter
Before the match began, Amitabh Bachchan and Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan sang national anthems of their respective countries to cheer for their team.
#ICYMI @SrBachchan's stunning rendition of Indian national anthem ahead of #INDvPAK #WT20https://t.co/nnakL0FwxP (Courtesy: @ICC) — Times of India (@timesofindia) March 19, 2016
Indian soldiers erupt in joy after the India won
Indian soldiers took some time off to witness the historic clash between India and Pakistan. Serving in sub-zero temperatures at some of India’s highest altitudes, the soldiers erupted into dance after India beat Pakistan on the cricket field.
WATCH: BSF Jawans in Jammu celebrate Indian win over Pakistan #IndvsPak #WT20https://t.co/tsumAwTQaA — ANI (@ANI_news) March 19, 2016
Even Prime Minister was hooked
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a cricket fan, himself too was hooked to the India vs Pakistan match. Right after India won, here’s what he tweeted
